Francis Kurkdjian Talent Acquisition & Campus Relations Intern

Employment Internship
Seniority Intern
Department Human Resources, People & Culture
Industry Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
Posted Apr 12, 2026

Maison Francis Kurkdjian — Paris: Talent Acquisition & Campus Relations Intern (internship) supporting recruitment, onboarding and school relations.

Overview

Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Paris-based haute parfumerie house known for its creative, artisanal fragrances and premium global distribution. The maison combines couture-level olfactory craftsmanship with a refined retail and wholesale presence; as an employer it emphasizes attention to detail, brand-driven creativity and an international, client-focused approach to luxury.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for the intern and apprentice community: post job ads, screen CVs, perform telephone prescreenings, conduct interviews and produce qualitative debriefs for each candidate.
  • Maintain candidate tracking and follow-up through the application lifecycle; handle administrative HR tasks such as drafting internship agreements, alternance contracts and personnel files.
  • Design and execute onboarding activities to ensure a seamless integration for campus hires, including organizing induction sessions and coordinating practical logistics.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with universities, grandes écoles and alumni networks; organise and attend school events to promote the employer brand.
  • Contribute ideas and initiatives to enhance the maison’s employer positioning for early-career talent and propose improvements to recruitment and campus engagement practices.
  • Support HR projects related to employer communications and campus marketing.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a business school or university programme (business, HR or related discipline).
  • Minimum one prior experience in Human Resources (internship or entry-level role).
  • Fluent in English.
  • Genuine interest in the luxury and perfumery sector; motivated, curious and adaptable.
  • Strong sense of service, teamwork, organisation, attention to detail and professional rigour; able to work autonomously.

Skills

Candidate sourcing and screening Interviewing and qualitative debriefing Onboarding coordination Administrative HR processes (contracts, internship conventions, personnel files) Campus relations and event coordination Applicant tracking and candidate follow-up

Experience

At least one prior professional experience in Human Resources, typically an internship or entry-level role involving recruitment or HR administration; experience with campus relations or employer branding is an advantage.

Education

Enrolled in or recently completed a degree from a business school or university in business, human resources or a related field.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

The maison fosters a craftsmanship-driven, detail-oriented workplace where creativity and quality are paramount. Teams operate in a collaborative, international environment with a strong focus on brand identity and high standards of client and employee experience.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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